Apologies if this has already been asked: can I watch one channel while recording another with this product? Could I watch "Scandal" on ch 4-1 while recording "Elementary" on ch. 7-1, for example? Otherwise, sounds like a good option for "cord-cutting"...
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Yes, you can watch one channel and record another as long as you connect this product to an HDTV and set the modulation mode under the channel search menu to Loop Through. Although, you cannot watch a PREVIOUSLY recorded show while recording another channel.
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Well I finally got my reply, and here it is..."...We understand that you would like to know if the DVDR3576H/37 will give you the option to record and watch television at the same time. This particular unit does not have that option. Please visit our web site at www.p4c.philips.com to view additonal DVDR that will be more suitable."We've come along way since the analog/VCR age...NOT!! I don't normally have a call to watch the very same show I am recording. How lame is that. I guess I'll just keep looking. From the horses mouth...I guess that ends this thread.
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I'm not at my dvr at the moment - but you can record audio on at least channels 1 and 2. I do not believe audio record is available on the other 14 channels. For channels 1 and 2 you can add a microphone to the cameras and connect to the dvr.
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The one I got was not a recorder. Also, the number of shows recorded is a feature of your satellite service provider. The standard is record 2 while watching 1. You have to pay extra to get the additionals. Not sure about your 2nd question. It is not "wireless", so it will grab the signal only as far away as the cable length allows <;-)
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As far as I know you can only record one channel at a time. However, I did own an XMP3 and I returned it. Didn't like the pure Xm programming and I have been using Sirius for four years prior to that. The Sirius programming is better I thought.
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I'll make a guess of an answer, but I don't have cable connected to my unit (used for broadcast stations). I would assume what's missing is the automatic scheduling of shows. In other words no built in TV guide. You'll have to find out when your show is airing and then set the recorder to record by date a time. That's how I use my recorder on broadcast TV.
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It will record two programs at the same time. Obviously on two different channels. We do it all the time.
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Is it POSSIBLE to record TV shows, from using DishNetwork service, using a DVD Recorder ? I'm currently using the ViP622 ( I realize that there ARE copyright laws in place).
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This unit will actually have two tuners. So it will be capable of recording two things at once just like the DirecTV units. Which means that unless you need to record two things while watching a 3rd live program, there will be no need to split the cable and use your TV or VCRs tuner.Da
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The Channel Master DVR+ is designed for use as an OTA (over the air) antenna based DVR. It is an excellent product, it's only limitation is it receives and records channels that can be received with an antenna. The channels in question are subscription cable channels and as such, are not received by a normal TV antenna set up. You will be amazed at what you can get with a quality antenna. We are well pleased with the over 55 channels we receive, many in HD. No compressed signals or sound, EXCELLENT PICTURE. This DVR records HD and SD TV, and also has the ability to pause, rewind, and fast forward TV. I have a 1TB Seagate USB drive plugged into it, which provides over 100 hours of HD recording capability. Now the best part, No monthly rental fees !!!!!!!!!!! Hope this helps.
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From the other answers, my understanding is that this does NOT allow the use of a program guide (like many others) to record things in the next couple weeks or as a series. I rarely want to set a recording within 6 hours of the actual time. It sounds like most of my recordings would need to be set by time slot and channel like an old VCR. Is this right?
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Yes, we do this all the time! For instance, last Sunday, we watched the Grammys and I had preset the recorder to record 2 episodes of Downton Abby. We watched Downton the next night. I have never tried just hitting record, but it sounds as though it would if you are in record mode, then return to TV mode to watch TV. I'll try it, and if it doesn't work, I'll do an update.
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Jean Carol, The answer to your 1st question is yes. To record and watch different programs simultaneously you need 2 tuners whether both tuners are in the recorder or not. In the Phillips it's not but it doesn't matter because while it's recording on a particular channel you can watch a different channel using your TV's tuner. Of course (With the Phillips DVR) if you have a Cable or Satellite service you can only watch or record one of their channels while the other channel must be of the "Over the Air" (Free) type. Some of the new DVRs leased to subscribers now have the ability to record 2 programs simultaneously from their feed,which I presume enables you to also be able to record 1 cable or satellite channel and watch another cable or satellite channel at the same time. Your options are somewhat limited by your 20 yr old TV. I recommend you consider getting a new Flat Panel Hi Definition set to be able to fully enjoy all the benefits of having a DVR. Hope I didn't confuse you, Techman.
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I don't know since I haven't read all the instructions for recording programs. On a former product, there were two tuners so I could watch a program while recording another channel, or record both channels, but not watch or record a third .
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With my Roku 1 connected via analog to my Funai DVD recorder, I was able to record anything but Netflix and Amazon Prime until just recently. Hulu has now blocked content copying as of this week as well. So now I watch mostly BYUtv and Youtube programs and am seriously considering getting rid of Netflix, Hulu and Amazon Prime as a result. If I can't record the shows that I want to watch later (as I can with cable or over-the-air) then there's little point in having them. If I want to watch a video, I can just go rent it and it will be much cheaper.
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I was wondering if this model has a copyright protect chip, or have folks been successful in recording from Cable Company DVRs? Last night, on my recently-purchased LG model DVD Recorder, I tried to record on DVD-R an episode of The Closer, and got an error "copyright protected -- cannot record" message. I would purchase this Toshiba if I knew it won't have that chip that makes it an expensive doorstop. Thanks.
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Yes, I record off of mine all the time. However, do not set it up to record (with the timer) from the DVR with a Premium Channel like HBO; any other channel works okay.